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Cervical Screening Awareness Week
Posted: 17th June 2020Cervical screening saves lives – don’t put off your cervical screen test.
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People in Lancashire and South Cumbria urged not to ignore eye problems to avoid long term damage
Posted: 17th June 2020Health organisations across Lancashire and South Cumbria are urging residents not to ignore eye problems, as the number of patients across the region seeking urgent care for urgent eye conditions has decreased during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Mental health support available for children and young people in Lancashire and South Cumbria
Posted: 11th June 2020The coronavirus pandemic and lockdown restrictions can be especially tough for children and young people. Parents and carers in Lancashire and South Cumbria are reminded that there is support here for them.
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Diabetes prevention continues thanks to virtual meetings
Posted: 11th June 2020A national programme to prevent residents in Lancashire and South Cumbria from developing diabetes has continued to provide support throughout the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic thanks to remote meeting roll-out.
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What to do if you have a dental problem during COVID-19 pandemic
Posted: 10th June 2020If you have a dental issue during lockdown, it is important that you know how to access help when you need it.
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Don’t delay going to see your GP with lung cancer symptoms
Posted: 29th May 2020People in Lancashire and South Cumbria are being urged to contact their GP if they have any signs or symptoms of lung cancer.
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GP practices across Lancashire and South Cumbria are now just a video call away
Posted: 27th May 2020Every general practice in Lancashire and South Cumbria can offer patients video consultations after a programme to introduce the technology was accelerated in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Residents in Lancashire and South Cumbria are being encouraged to act quickly at the first signs of a heart attack
Posted: 21st May 2020NHS hospitals across Lancashire and South Cumbria are encouraging local people to be aware of the symptoms of a heart attack and to call 999 immediately.
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Struggling with lockdown? Make your mark on the Big White Wall
Posted: 21st May 2020Free mental health support is available to everyone living in Lancashire and South Cumbria thanks to a partnership between the local NHS and Big White Wall.
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New phone line and care centres provide urgent mental health support
Posted: 19th May 2020New phone line and care centres provide improved access to services for people who need urgent support with their mental health across Lancashire and South Cumbria. Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT), which delivers mental health services across the area, has set up a new 24/7 phoneline and five Mental Health Urgent Assessment Centres.
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New independent chair for Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System
Posted: 15th May 2020Health and care leaders from across Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) have today welcomed the appointment of David Flory CBE as the new ICS Independent Chair.
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Pregnant people in Lancashire and South Cumbria to benefit from new app
Posted: 14th May 2020Maternity services across Lancashire and South Cumbria are today launching a new mum & baby app – a definitive, personal, on-the-go guide for pregnancy, birth and beyond.
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NHS to use Artificial Intelligence to speed up stroke care and local people urged to ‘Act FAST’
Posted: 14th May 2020Residents in Lancashire and South Cumbria are being urged not to delay seeking help if they have signs of having a stroke and to ‘Act FAST’ to help save lives.
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If you need urgent medical help, the NHS is still here for you
Posted: 8th May 2020Urgent care and treatment is still available to help Lancashire and South Cumbria residents, don’t risk your long-term health by delaying getting the help you need – that’s the message from health bosses.
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Health leaders urge residents in Lancashire and South Cumbria to stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives this VE-Day May holiday
Posted: 6th May 2020With another long weekend ahead, and the weather improving, residents are urged to stay at home to aid the fight against coronavirus to protect the NHS and save lives.